91.   Notable among the outside possibilities is Rudy Jaramillo, hitting coach for the Rangers for the last seven years.

92.   One difference this year is Jones has hitting coach Don Baylor to help get him going.

93.   Ordonez, a perpetual project for Mets hitting coaches over the past six years, is suddenly an offensive force.

94.   On this particular day in camp, Gil has spent a solid hour working with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, making adjustments in his swing.

95.   Philadelphia hitting coach Hal McRae joined Boston bench coach Grady Little and Detroit hitting coach LarryParrish in talking to the Devil Rays.

96.   Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo believes that the streak is just Palmer being Palmer.

97.   Reds hitting coach Ken Griffey left the team for one day Monday, angry over a lack of respect.

98.   Rockies hitting coach Clint Hurdle, initially considered a favorite because of his friendship with Hunsicker, still has not heard from the Astros.

99.   Rod Carew also could be back as hitting coach.

100.   Specifically, Spivey is working with Manager Chris Speier and hitting coach Dan Gladden on his stance and use of his hands.